sustainable-fashion
After navigating a series of public transit being either delayed, cancelled, or stuck in a record-breaking snowfall, I stand outside a warehouse slated for demolition in East Van, just outside of Vancouver’s downtown area. After a moment, Tom Robinson comes downstairs and lets me in. This warehouse is the temporary home for a number of […]
Armani Exchange was created for the youth. The label was founded as an extension of Giorgio Armani’s Italian fashion house in 1991, designed for New York City’s bustling art, music, and cultural scenes. “Looking at the reality of the street, before it became just another vogue, I created fast, affordable metropolitan clothing for the young […]
Artist Lucien Smith and his mother Vivien Ramsay have partnered on the new brand Vivien Ramsay, which aims to spotlight gender equality and sustainability in fashion. The pair’s first collection features socks, underwear, and t-shirts bearing the brand’s name in an Old English font. The pieces are all made from organic recycled and upcycled cotton, […]
We don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Just take it from Briony Douglas. The Toronto-based photographer, visual artist, and director—whose work has caught the attention of high-end fashion labels and sneaker brands alike with its eye-popping mix of surrealism and pop culture—says she only truly began […]
Ronald Akili is taking the “Good Times, Do Good” mantra to the fashion realm. After making waves in the hospitality business, Indonesian native has now preparing to launch The Wasted Collective, a unisex apparel brand that continues his commitment to sustainable and accessible design. Akili, best known as the founder of Bali’s eco-friendly Potato Head hotel, said the venture […]
Robbie Stuart has built an impressive resume over the years having secured positions with mega-labels like Alexander Wang and Helmut Lang. However, there came a time when the Parson alum decided she wanted to do more than simply work for a fashion imprint; she wanted to use her skills and knowledge to effect meaningful change, which […]
Pentatonic showcase the possibilities of circular fashion as they team up with Johnny Hoxton on the O.P.E. Pendant. It’s no secret that the fashion industry is being called upon to do more for the environment, with brands of all sizes encouraged to peruse sustainable solutions, responsible design, and circular approaches to manufacturing and distribution. Furthering […]
Calik Denim took to Amsterdam for their second ‘Ever Evolving Talks’ to discuss sustainable solutions for the future of fashion. Discussions on sustainability have been at the forefront of the fashion industry recently as climate politics dominate the news and drive society to make a conscious effort to reduce our carbon emissions to better combat […]
Browns continues their Concious direction with the launch of an exclusive capsule collection from Priya Ahluwalia’s Ahluwalia Studio. Earlier this year Browns made their stance on sustainability very clear, launching Conscious to better direct consumers towards brands, designers, and initiatives that are putting the right foot forward towards a more sustainable fashion industry. Part of […]
Over the years, Ralph Lauren has used its signature polo to support everything from breast cancer research to LGBT rights to funding for global disaster relief. The American brand continues its philanthropic efforts today with the release of its Earth Polo, a sustainable version of its most iconic design. The piece is made entirely of recycle water bottles that were collected from low-income […]
